Prepare against Christopher Graw
DEU · World #8,291 classical · FIDE ID 24617601
Our database contains 122 games by Christopher Graw, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Graw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Graw before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,200 | 2,282 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 41 | 44 | 37 | 33.6% |
| As White | 64 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Graw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Graw's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 60.9% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 19 | 29.7% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Graw usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Graw usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Graw usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Graw usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Graw usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Graw usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 80.6% | 48.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 41.2% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Christopher Graw's chess games
All 122 games by Christopher Graw in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 41 wins, 44 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Bernd Schneider | 2,422 | Oberliga NRW 0809 | A26 |
| Jan 2010 | Thomas Trella | 2,391 | BL2-West 0910 | D36 |
| Feb 2010 | Harry Gohil | 2,347 | BL2-West 0910 | E73 |
| Nov 2009 | Jens Luetke | 2,344 | BL2-West 0910 | B50 |
| Jan 2009 | Knud Werner | 2,261 | Oberliga NRW 0809 | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberhausen Open | 2011 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| NRW Class2 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| BL2-West 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,395 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,054 |
| NRW Class2 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,192 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,241 |
| 16th Recklinghausen Open | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Graw's chess games?
122 games by Christopher Graw, from Jan 2005 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Christopher Graw has played.
What does Christopher Graw play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Christopher Graw opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Graw answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Christopher Graw play as White?
As White, Christopher Graw's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Graw play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Graw most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Christopher Graw's FIDE rating?
Christopher Graw is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (May 2010).
How many games has Christopher Graw played?
Our database contains 122 games by Christopher Graw, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 44 draws, 37 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Graw?
122 games by Christopher Graw reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.